Sermons on 1 John

Sermons on 1 John

1 John: The Tests of Genuine Christianity

With 1 John 5:13–14, we continue our study of Bible books. The first epistle of John gives a clear description of true Christianity. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches eyewitnesses of the Word of life, nine tests of genuine Christianity, and warning against idols. “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have…

The Need to Be Anointed

In 1 John 2:18–20, the apostle John describes a key difference between believers and nonbelievers, they are anointed by the Holy Spirit! Mr. Ben Bessett describes the change that takes place when the Spirit of God anoints believers, the effect of this anointing, and the benefit of this anointing. “But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.”

The Heidelberg Catechism (22): Life Through the Holy Spirit [Lord’s Day 20]

The Holy Spirit is the believer’s life, their closest companion, directly involved in the everyday life of the believer. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from 1 John on four areas in which the Holy Spirit is experientially present in the life of all true believers: the inward…

Love–The Mark of True Faith

In 1 John 5:1-4, love is emphasized as evidence of a believer’s true faith. Mr. Samuelis Lukosius describes coherent love, comprehensive love, and enabling love. “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.”